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Lessen · 1 day ago

Assistant Controller

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Lessen is a tech-enabled property service provider transforming real estate services through technology. The Assistant Controller will oversee general ledger activities, drive month-end close processes, and manage equity compensation accounting while collaborating with various departments.

Online PortalsProperty ManagementReal EstateRental Property

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day GL operations and ensure the integrity of accounting records

Prepare, review and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries

Own month-end and quarter-end close activities: lead schedules, reconciliations, and variance analyses

Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies; drive SOX-ready documentation where applicable

Support preparation of management reporting and ad-hoc financial analyses for leadership

Monitor daily cash balances and support short-term liquidity planning

Prepare cash flow forecasts and assist with monthly/quarterly cash reporting

Execute and reconcile bank activity, including intercompany and wire tracking

Support banking relationships, signatory maintenance, and treasury documentation

Administer equity plans in partnership with HR, Legal, and external equity vendor

Maintain equity ledgers and cap table records; process grants, exercises, cancellations, and required adjustments

Calculate, record and disclose equity-based compensation (ASC 718) and prepare related journal entries and forecasts

Support 409A, tax reporting, and audit requests; prepare schedules and footnote disclosures for equity awards

Act as NetSuite subject-matter expert: maintain GL configuration, support module integrity, and manage accounting workflows

Drive system improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability

Own integrations and data integrity between payroll/equity/ERP systems and the GL

Support external audits and tax provision processes; provide schedules, explanations and reconciliations as requested

Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies

Partner with HR on payroll, benefits and equity administration

Collaborate with Legal on contract accounting implications

Lead and participate in ad-hoc projects and business process implementations as assigned

Ensure confidentiality of internal and external data

Qualification

Equity compensation accountingTreasury managementMonth-end close ownershipNetSuite expertiseAdvanced ExcelUS GAAP knowledgeCash forecastingProcess improvementCommunication skillsTeam management